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Why isn’t my money making me happier?

Paridhi Jain Money contributor September 30, 2025 — 10.53am

I feel like I should be happier than I am, but I don’t really know what’s missing. I’ve ticked the boxes: I make good money, have a nice home and family, and I’ve got a good stable career, savings and investments. I’m not really asking for financial advice. I’m doing well financially, and that’s not something I take for granted. But I guess I wasn’t expecting to feel this way after working hard to achieve everything that I have. You talk a lot about money mindset, so I thought you might have some insights that could help.

Congratulations, you’ve hit a new financial level. This is the: “Is this it? Now what?” level. I’m being playful

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